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The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
American Wheat.

Mr. J. X. Dodge, statistician Of the De-
partment OF Agriculture, in article enti-
tied "Products and Prices of Wheat" says:
"The official record oe imports of wheat
into the United Kingdom for the first half
of the present year shows large increase
in the proportion furnished by the United
States-6s per cent. against 81 per cent.
in the first six months of 1886 and 1885.
Counting flour as wheat, the proportion is
1875 per cent, against 6O.8 in 1885. There
is great reduction in receipts from Rus
sia, decrease from India of 20 per cent,
as compared with the first half of last
year, and decrease from Australia. Out
of the 4s, ,053, ,484 bushels imported during
the last six months, 80, ,576 bushels
were from the United States.
"The value of wheat from this country
is eight cents per bushel more than from
India, and five cents more than Russia
wheat. It is higher than that of any nom
European country, and yet the quantity
furnished is twice as much as that sup
piled by all other countries"
Mr. Dodge's report further says: cit is
significant fact that the average annual
export of the past three years, when the
export price averaged about eighty seven
cents, is almost exactly the same as for
the proceeding three years, when the ex-
port price averaged nearly $l.15 per
bushel.
That is a sudden decline of twenty three
per cent, operating for period of three
years, has not diminished exports. Why?
Simply because we have had crops that
were ample for feeding literally a popula-
tion of s5,oOo,OOO people, and the surplus
must be exported at any price offered
above the value of feeding wheat to farm
animals in competition with corn.
SIN two years of the past decade the ex.
ports amounted to 100000 bushels. at
nearly 81 ls per bushel. In only one
year of the ten has the export price been
| materially above that figure, showing that
the large exports have occurred when
prices were near the highest; but the cause
was Manifest great reduction of the
products of some other countries. mainly
England and France, for series of years
The law of supply and demand, therefore.
produced what seem to the uniniormed an
anomaly"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
CHARLOTTE MARKET, August rs, 1887

Consumers of -four, generally, buy Pat
ent, Roller Flour, shipped here by Rail-
roads, consequently the Country Mill
Flour has little demand-say 81 to 1925
per sack of 90 pounds.
But few bales Cotton offered this week
best grade l0s. A bale Of new Cotton,
green, sold at 10 cents on Wednesday.
Corn and Meal about 20 to II cents per
bushel-demand good; Onions 55 and go
cents per bushel; Sweet Potatoes 55; Oats
30; Peas 75 to 80.
Chickens are so abundant on the market
that it is hardly worth while to quote
prices. Commission merchants get all
they can for consignments, but try to keep
prices too high for poor, half-grown chick
ems. ~ =
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

Coop WoRKs.--The Young Mems Chris
tlan Association of Raleigh has opened
Dlspensary to furnish medicines to the
destitute sick, and in winter the Associa-
tion supply the poor with wood and coal.
That's the way to do good-nurse the
bodies OF the poor and destitute, fill their
stomachs with food, and warm them in
cold bad weather, and then there will be
some room for taking in religion, and
hearing prayer and song.
Also, We see that the charitable people
of Wilmington get up Steamboat excur-
sions for the poor and sick in that COM
munity, and take them TO the pleasure re-
sorts along the lower Cape Fear. That's
practical charity and christianity.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

leg 1t is about time for Gov. Scales to
quit pardonin9 burglars or committing
their death sentences. Not long ago we
had to insist on hanging two negro des'
peradoes in this city who burglarized the
residence of Capt. Strickland. The
amount stolen does not matter so much as
the risk the sleeper runs of being murdered
by burglar. We have recently had
some experience of bad and dangerous
burglar entering our bedroom. We think
we were fortunate in escaping with our
life, but forever hereafter we intend to
demand that the law, hanging, be exc
cuted on all convicted burglars. Several
residences in this city have been bur-
garized within the past few weeks
There must be few more haugings
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

s9 Farmers who grow cotton should
make it point to have their bales pack.
ed of not less than 400 pounds weight,
since by the new regulations one-fourth OF
a cent per pound is to be deducted from
all bales under that weight. II is quite
an important matter and is regulated by
the New York Cotton Exchange, the new
rule going into effect September lst next
Exchange.
1t is an unfair and tyraunical rule, but
we see no way to avoid it, unless the
farmer would quit raising cotton, or only
enough for little surplus money. Have
plenty of bread and meat on your farm
and then be independent of the cotton
manipulators.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sB@ The Bible says that God created
man in his own image. The preacher (or
any other many who holds the monkey
evolution idea, is unworthy of respectful
consideration. If the Rev. Thos. H. Law
the agent in North and South Carolina oi
the American Bible Society, does not re
pudiate such humbug as evolution in re
gard to mankind, when called upon to ex.
plain, the Mecklenburg County Bible So
ciety should repudiate him and all othel
cranks of that sort, and withhold all con
tributions. Mr. Laws letters on the sub
iect are evasve and unmanly.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

STEAM FOR FACTORIES INSTEAD OF
WATER WHEELs-Mr John Hill of the
Eagle and Phoenix Mills at Columbus,
Ga, gives it as his opinion, the improve.
ment OF water powers TO run cotton mills
is a thing of the past. He says of the
milling in the South:
"The average results in profits from
manufacturing cotton South in well-con
structed mills are as great as with any
other regular business Profits and losses
depend largely on the capacity ofthe gen
eral management, the same as with other
business The improvement in machinery
and appliances in cotton mills for the last
ten years have been such that new, mod
ern, properly constructed mill has very
considerable advantage over one with less
modern machinery"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sB- The statue of either Nat. Macon,
Gen. Nash, or Cornelius Harnett, should
occupyNorth Carolina's niche in the Capt.
tol at Washington. 1t need not be a
Revolutionary soldier, or soldier OF any
sort, but patriotic man like Nathaniel
Macon, although he was a considerable
demagogue from the habit of being a can
didate for Office. The suggestion of Col
W. L. Saunders, that Mr. Harvey should
have the place, we do not consider good
one. Macon, or Harnett, or Nash. OIL
Ashe, or Mcdowell, or Polk, should be
the name chosen.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sW The New York Labor Convention
in session at Syracuse, had big fight
over temporary chairman. The struggle
was between Louis F. Post, Henry
Georges candidate, and a negro named
Ferrell, the same fellow who caused the
rumpus in Richmond when the Knights
of Labor met Exchange.
Such dynamiters as Henry George and
his crowd are no better than the negro
Ferrell. II white men associate with ne
groes they should be made to take the
consequences.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sw To the farmers assembled in At
lanta last week, Mr. Henry w. Grady
spoke in these glowing terms of the new
South: There are 100000 artisans at
work in the South to-day that we're not
here in 1880, and this does not include the
thousands that are building new enterpri-
ses. We manufactured last year $21S ,000,-
600 worth of articles that six years ago We
bought from the North or West. In six
years following the Cotton Exposition of
1873, new cotton mills have been built in
the South starting 1000, 900 new spindles.
The South to-day is witnessing an indus.
trial revolution for which history has no
precedent. Figures do not measure it and
amazement is simply limited by compre-
hension.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

AN Ass1GNMENT.-The North Caroli-
ma Mill Stone Company, which has extern
sive quarries OF millstone-grit at Parke-
wood. in Moore county, has assigned to
A. HI. McVeill. 1t is said that the assets
are about s125, 900 and the liabilities uL-
der 100000. The liabilities include $780,
900 of frst-mortgage bonds, which are
preferred under the assignment. The af-
fairs of the company are said to have been
somewhat embarrassed since spring.
There is no doubt, however. that it will
adjust all its indebtedness and soon be
upon a sound footing.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
A word to New Beginners.


After 33 years of close observation in business,
I am fully convinced that by far the greatest
number of unsuccessful County Merchants is
tracable to their first purchase" Howl Twill
tell you. By being lured by men representing
"Northern Houses to go there for their first
purchase, and many one in doing SO is thus vir-
tually "busted" before getting home. Why?
Because,
l. Buying in Northern Houses where the
Goods kept are not selected Qike mine) to suit
this section only, the chances are that the new be-
ginner will buy the most unsuitable stock for
his section; hence he has his shelves full, yet
none to suit his customers. Fatal mistake No. 1.
Q. In the excitement and rush of Northern
Market he buys twice, perhaps thrice, as much rs
he can and ought to. Fatal mistake No. 3. .8{
8. The iDjudicious and disproportionate guam.
titles brought-too much of some things and not
enough of others generally the most needful)-
the new beginner finds out too late, that while he
has more Goods than he ought to have, yet must
order more Goods to help sell off the badly
bought ones, thus being loaded too heavily at
the start-You can imagine the rest. This much
and more could be said, but word to the wise
is sufficient. st 3-e1l sgHsQ
How to avoid all this;. ,s.ftest4F4es h.e.t
I have now been in business near you for SO
years. commenced from the stump up at q cross
road and grown up with the country, know ex-
actly what and how you ought to buy, and ]
point with just pride) to my record as a man
| and merchant, and say come to me and pledge
my record to take good care and protect you, and
you will say as hundreds of others have done,
owe my success to you.
Aug. 28, 1887. q Charlotte, N. O.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

THE BIG SUIT AT SHELBY.-The Supe-
rior Court of Cleveland county was occu-
pied all of last week in trying the Mckee
Davenport case from CASTOR. Over 100
witnesses were examined-about 80 Tor
Davenport and the balance for Mckee.
After about "a hours consultation, the
Jury rendered verdict in favor Of Dav-
export. Another appeal 70 the Supreme
Court was taken, this time by Mckee.
Davenport was represented by H. G.
Jones, F. I. Osborne, Geo. F. Bason, T. H.
Cobb and r. McBrayer-McKee by Hoke
& Hoke, W. P. Bynum, R. W. Sandifer,
and Gidney & Webb. The cost amounts
to three or four times the amount of princi-
pal involved, which principal is about
$1,7oo. Davenport was the County
Treasurer, and Mckee was the Sheriff.
Mckee held receipt for county funds,
which Davenport pronounced forgery.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sB@ The first bale of new Cotton wal
received in Wilmington on the 18th inst.
from South Carolina plantation. II was
sold at auction for Is cents per pound.
The first bale received at Columbia, S.
c., on Friday last, sold at nine cents pei
pound.
The first bale of new Cotton was
brought to Charlotte from Anson county
on Tuesday last, the 2sd inst, and solo
for ten cents per pound.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

W The old friends of DR.. G. w.
Blacknall are pleased to know that he is
interested in the purchase of the Atlantic
Hotel at Morehead City. He is a clever
gentleman, an experienced Hotel manager
and with the plentiful supply OF capital
which the new syndicate will furnish, can
make the Atlantic supurb pleasure re-
sort, and be able to please all as near as
such an extraordinary feat can be per-
formed
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
NEW FALL GOODS 500
AT Wgai 4#i ue
81, BARUCH's. - Z,
Regulator Of Low Prices.

Best Inducements that can Possibly be
offered 6y G'sy House in the State. lei
am selling Alamance at cents per yard;
A heavy Shirting at cents per yard; 'FaSo'
A good Bleached at 61I cents per yard; q 4ii
My Jeans at 25 cents per yard, has no equal In
the South;q + Fureru{s = u nsjs.
Complete line of Fall Prints at AZ cents
per yard
Complete line of Dress Goods at prices away
u ~ down. a8. ssua s.aA tOa t2bsi 81
600 $50 yla H. BARU0H. sci
54sa .. g.. ~ Regulator of LowlP Prices.
Aug. 90. 1887. 4a -, 80 vItsss 80
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

THE ROAD LAW.-The statement we
made last week about the Mecklenburg
Road Law, is not exactly correct. The
Mecklenburg law is still in existence, but
the Secretary of State made the mistake
Of sending to this county the General
Road Law, while the Mecklenburg law is
the one under which our county roads are
worked Our remarks last week were
made after looking at the General Road
Law, and not at the Mecklenburg special
law,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

eB@ A new party with "America for
Americans" as its motto has made it's ap-
pearance, and will figure, it is said, in the
next election. Its projectors say it is but
a revival of the old American party which
never has been really dead, though with
the objectionable features ofFthe know.
nothing movement Topped off General
Master Workman Powderly 10 D. promi.
nent advocate of the new idea, the CEN
trail principle of which, of course, is restrio-
ton of immigration
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

He will be present and speak at an educational
mass meeting in the interest of Trinity College
at Concord, N. c., on Saturday before the 2nd
Sunday in September and there will be an edu-
cational meeting at Harrison's Church on the
Pinevile circuit the Sd Sunday in Oct, the time
of his visit there He will be in Ashevile few
days next week. On the 10Th of October he is to
look over the work of the hymn Book Commit
tee After that he will probably GO into Virginia
and remain until the Virginia Conference con-
venes.
Bishop Key is an able man aud splen.
did orator, but he has some very cranky
ideas about Entire Ssnctifcation for poor
fallen humanity, and Heart Purity, sc.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sB- The first drummer's license issued
from the State Treasury this month was
ia ken out to-day by New Jersey frm.-
Raleigh letter.
That shows that there are some North
ern dealers who want to do the right
thing in North Carolina, and our mer.
chants ought to patronize such firms.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

az Gov. Gordon of Georgia, has been
notified that John Taylor, colored, in
Somerset, KY, has confessed that he COM
mitted the crime for which Henry Pope,
colored, is now under sentence Of death.
beware of circumstantal evidence. Let the
proof be direct, unless the prisoner has noto-
rious bad character
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

a. Hundreds OF Magistrates ap.
pointed by the last Legislature failed to
qualify, and the Governor has had to ap,
point others in their places. That shows
that the people generally don't care much
for county goveInment-it is only dema.
gogues who prate about electing Maois
trates, County Commissioners, &c, BY
the people.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

az The Fall Term of Mecklenburg
Superior Court will be opened on Mon.
day next by Judge McRae. The term is
to last three weeks, and only Civil Cases
are to be tried. 1t is hoped that the
Judge will move business along SO as tc
clear, to a considerable extent, the &C
cumulated Docket
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

W "One Of the mail agents on the
Carolina Central-we would call his name
if we did not know how modeet he is
says that the most pleasant nights rests
that he gets are those enjoyed in Will
mington, especially "when the tide rises
early in the morning" He says that
"Wilmington beats the mountains all hol-
low" He ought to know, as he was born
and reared at the foot of the mountains" "
- WilnainQtoaa Star.
Probably your friend enjoys the de-
lightful buzz of the mosquito and his bite.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

"a An assault was committed on a
young lady of high character by negro
man in Forsyth county last Tuesday. The
negro was arrested and taken to Greens.
boro to prevent lynching. Great excite
ment prevails among the people of that
section
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
New Advertisements. A

The City Shoe House of W. W. Pegram s. Co.,
see their advertisement.
o. Wittkowsky, the States wholesale merchant
has something to say about selling Goods to
small dealers
d. Baruch, see his notice of fixed prices for GER
tain Goods
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

az Rev. T. w. Guthrie, the esteemed
Presiding Elder of the Wilmington Dis.
trict NJ. E. Church, is in this city, the
guest of Mr. and Mrs w. w. Hodges.
Mr. Guthrie is here under medical treat.
ment, and host of friends wish him
speedy recovery Wilmington Messenger.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

w A gentleman asked convict in a
penitentiary, "What is the charge against
you?" "O," he said, 81 am the victim of
little mistake. borrowed horse, to
try him, and agreed that, if he suited me,
would buy him. He didn't suit me, so
I sold him"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

W The trial Of the Bald Knobbers
in Missouri, began yesterday. There are
about ninety five cases to be tried against
members of the organization for whipping
their neighbors, and for other crimes COM
mitted under DISCUSSES. Another ku-klux
buainess
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

A STocK-LAw MAN EvIDENTLY.-The
Murphy Bulletin says Murphy man has
the following posted in his field: "If any
mans or womsns COWS or oxens get in
these oats, his or her tail will be cut of,
as the case may be. am a Christian
man and pays my taxes; but durn a man
who let's his critters run loose"
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

THE STATE UNIVERSITY The session
of lSs7'ss, of the State University, open
ed on Wednesday last. The indications
for brilliant and prosperous session ere
never better
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
nj A r RIEn.

In Lenoir. on the 18th inst. by Rev. G. A.
Munroe, Mr. Thomas NJ Vance. (son of Hon. z.
B. vance, to Miss Gertrude Wheeler, daughter of
the late Col. Junius B. Wheeler. s4i
In Rowan county, on the 11th inst, Mr. A. NJ.
Probst to Miss Maggie Kluttz. fsssssA
Prof. ]. c. Meares of Raleigh, and Miss Pattie
L. Allen of Jackson Northampton county, were
married in the latter place the nth instant. saa
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

H DR.. Cyrus Edison says that the
best and most wholesome summer drink
is cold water; it should be freely used,
and should be cooled by keeping it on ice,
and not by putting ice into it. A few
bottles placed in the refrigerator every
morning would be sufficient to supply the
family during he day.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
PEACE INSTITUTE,
Raleigh. N. @.

The Fall Session commences on the first We'd
nesday in September 18th day. and ends the first
Wednesday in June, 1888. g '5sof :,
Every department Of instruction filed by ex.
perienced and accomplished Teachers H s
Building. the largest and most thoroughly
equipped In the State. Heated by Steam, and
Study Hall lighted by Electricity ybttss6 -
Special rates for, two or more from same
family. ;s 4 gssss5s ~ s.st,f ~s-5s H.
For Circulars and Catalogue, address -.
Rev. r. BURWELL & SON, !.
July 8, 1887. sm Raleigh, N. G.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

az The weather reports sent out
from Washington by Gen. Greedy, who
has charge of the weather Bureau, are not
near as correct as those that used TO be
sent out by Gen. Hazen. We have no.
ticed several erroneous predictions re.
Gently. For instance, rain was predicted
in this section for Wednesday, but Wed.
nesday turned ous to be fair, beautiful
day. The spider web sign even failed on
Wednesday,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

W A sad accident happened to young Chas
Mclaughlin, at the Columbia Factory in Ran.
dolph county, on Tuesday last. His right hand
was torn off by getting caught in some part of
the machinery. The young man is about 1e
years old, son of Mr. Joseph Mclaughlin OF
this city, and was highly appreciated for his
good department, industry and energy
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

w The N. C. Tobacco Convention at
Morehead agreed to meet annually at the
same place, the fourth Tuesday in August,
and hold two sessions daily during the
meeting.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

18 Bishop Key of the Methodist E.
Church, South, will preach in Charlotte
on the first Sunday in September. The
Bishop has published in the Raleigh Ad-
vocate the following list of appointments
Rutherford College. N. c., 4th Sunday in
August
Charlotte, N. G =, 1st Sunday in September
Concord I'd Sunday in September.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
Greensboro Female College. B.

GREENSBORO, N. C.,aE5 Il tAat
The Sixty Fifth Session of this well equipped
and prosperous School will begin on the Gath OF
August, 1887. Faculty able, accomplished and
faithful. Instruction thorough. Location health
full. Fare good.
Special advantages offered in the Departments
of Music, Art Elocution, and Modern Languages.
Charges moderate. For Catalogue apply to- ~
eEl T. d. JONES, ~
June "A. 1887. 2m f President
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
TO MERCHANTS
And those about to enter into
nj MERCANTILE PURSUITS.

The unprecedented large sales by my House as
evidenced by Railroad receipts for shipments be-
tween August 1st and 20th, of the nine hundred
1900 cases and bales of goods, show how success
fully my "Wholesale9 business is. Yet far
larger shipments would have been made were it
not that my salesmen were prevented by the
heavy rains from making all the points mapped
out by me; and to all such of my old customers
I say come to Charlotte, see my colossal lines of
Goods. from which you can make your selections
far more satisfactory than from sample. And
moreover, win reimburse you in part and per-
haps in full of your outlays. Is this not fair
and liberal on nv uartY III srfAt8 43af - 81 n
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

a. 1t will be hard matter to find
the man Tor womau) who can write fair
and intelligent history of North Carolina
The people will not tolerate another aris.
tocratic concern putting professional
men, aud leaving worthy men OF other
professions and occupations without men
tion. Hawks, Caruthers, Wheeler, Moore,
Williamson, &c, have all failed TO meet
public expectation.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

TW The Interstate Farmers Conven-
tion (recently in session at Atlanta) has
resolved to hold the next meeting in Raj
eigh, n. c., 10 August, 1888.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

fK- Start new building if you want to see
how many idlers there are in the community
The digging out of cellar, and the laying OF
the Street Car tracks through the Square, are
particularly attractive.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26

sg The South Carolina phosphate in
dustry is forming combine" in order to
raise prices. Then let farmers refuse to
buy the phosphate.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
as i. CHARLOTTE i'D. g al'
FEMALE INSTITUTE.aa

= EHM AAG 1NOI1EU IEisa0os8
No Institute for Young Ladies in. thanSOuth
has advantages superior to those offered here in
every Collegiate, Art and Music.
Only experienced and accomplished Teachers
engaged. The building is lighted with Gas,
warmed with the best wroughtiron Furnaces,
has Hot ana Cold Water Baths, and frst.class
appointments as Boarding School Ia every
respect-no School in the South has superior =
For Catalogue, with full particulars, address .
Rev. WIN. R. ATKINSON
July %, 1887. I'm Charlotte, N. G.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-08-26
DIE d

Near Pineville, on the 10th inst, Mrs Davie E.
Smith, aged Al years. wife Of Capt 8. w. Smith.
At his home near Farraington. Davie county,
on the 9th inst, after several weeks sickness,
man of large intelligence, q useful citizen and
consistent member of the Methodist Church.